AMETEK, Inc. (AME) To Go Ex-Dividend on December 4th

AMETEK, Inc. (NYSE:AME) declared a quarterly dividend on Friday, November 6th. Shareholders of record on Friday, December 4th will be given a dividend of $0.34 per share by the technology company on Friday, December 18th. This represents a $1.36 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.6%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, December 4th.

AMETEK has raised its dividend payment by an average of 0.1% per year over the last three years and has increased its dividend every year for the last 6 years. AMETEK has a payout ratio of 17.9% indicating that its dividend is sufficiently covered by earnings. Equities research analysts expect AMETEK to earn $9.62 per share next year, which means the company should continue to be able to cover its $1.36 annual dividend with an expected future payout ratio of 14.1%.

AMETEK Price Performance

Shares of NYSE:AME opened at $228.40 on Friday. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $242.89 and a 200-day moving average of $234.62. The stock has a market capitalization of $52.38 billion, a PE ratio of 32.21, a PEG ratio of 2.04 and a beta of 0.96. The company has a current ratio of 1.43, a quick ratio of 0.76 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.52. AMETEK has a 12 month low of $188.47 and a 12 month high of $261.16.

AMETEK (NYSE:AME) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, November 3rd. The technology company reported $2.21 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.11 by $0.10. The business had revenue of $2.22 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.12 billion. AMETEK had a net margin of 19.91% and a return on equity of 17.12%. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 17.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $1.89 EPS. On average, equities research analysts predict that AMETEK will post 8.59 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Key Stories Impacting AMETEK

Here are the key news stories impacting AMETEK this week:

• Positive Sentiment: AMETEK reportedly raised its 2026 outlook after record third-quarter sales. The quarter also included EPS and revenue above consensus, providing a favorable business-performance backdrop. AMETEK stock follows record Q3 sales with higher 2026 outlook
• Positive Sentiment: Citigroup forecast strong potential price appreciation for AMETEK, offering a bullish counterpoint to recent negative analyst coverage. Citigroup Forecasts Strong Price Appreciation for AMETEK Stock
• Neutral Sentiment: The company declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.34 per share, equivalent to $1.36 annually and a stated yield of 0.6%. The payout may appeal to income-focused investors, though the yield is modest. AMETEK Declares Quarterly Dividend
• Negative Sentiment: Mizuho cut its price target, and AMETEK shares were reported to have fallen below their 200-day moving average after an analyst downgrade. The downgrade and technical break may add near-term selling pressure. AMETEK Stock Price Target Cut by Mizuho AMETEK Shares Break Below 200-Day Moving Average After Analyst Downgrade

AMETEK Company Profile

AMETEK, Inc is a global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical products. Its businesses serve a range of markets, including aerospace, energy, industrial manufacturing, medical, and transportation.

The company’s products include analytical and process instruments, monitoring and measurement systems, aerospace components, precision motors and pumps, and engineered materials. AMETEK organizes its operations into two groups: Electronic Instruments and Electromechanical.

Founded in 1930, AMETEK serves customers around the world through manufacturing facilities, sales offices, and service operations in multiple countries.